Amsterdam Family-Friendly 75-Minute Canal Cruise with Snackbox Option and Kids Audio Story
by Blue Boat Company
Choose from 7 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€25.10Overview
This 75-minute family-friendly canal cruise in Amsterdam takes passengers through the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring, also known as the Canal District, located in the city center. The boat travels along the four main canals - Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht - and continues toward the Amstel river, covering approximately 19 kilometers in total. Along the route, guests see 17th-century canal houses and a mix of architectural styles from various periods. The cruise passes by notable landmarks including Westerkerk church, Amsterdam Centraal station, the A’dam Lookout observation deck, NEMO Science Museum, Magere Brug (the Skinny Bridge), the Heineken Experience, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and others. An audio guide is available in 20 languages, providing historical facts, stories, and legends about the city. For children, a special “Kids Cruise” audio story is included with every child’s ticket, along with a free booklet and a goodie bag to keep young passengers engaged. Guests can opt to add a snackbox to their booking, which contains a selection of sweet and savory snacks and one drink. Alternatively, snacks and drinks can be purchased separately before boarding. The cruise offers a broad view of Amsterdam’s urban layout and architecture from the water. Wheelchair seats can be reserved by contacting the reservations department in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Amsterdam
Cruise along Amsterdam’s canals, which are part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering a broad view of the city’s historic center.
Drive-by
A canal cruise is recommended for first-time visitors to gain a good perspective of Amsterdam early in their trip.
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
The cruise travels through the Canal District (Grachtengordel) in Amsterdam’s Centrum district. This area features four main canals—the Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht—running parallel toward the Amstel river. The 17th-century canal houses display a range of architectural styles due to restorations over centuries.
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
The Canal District is a historic area with many buildings from the Dutch Golden Age, showing diverse facades from different periods of restoration and construction.
Westerkerk
The Westerkerk church, built between 1620 and 1631 in Renaissance style by Hendrick de Keyser and completed by his son Pieter, measures 58 meters long and 29 meters wide. Its basilica plan includes a high nave and two lower aisles forming two connected Greek crosses.
Centraal Station
Amsterdam Centraal station was designed by Pierre Cuypers, known for the Rijksmuseum. Cuypers mainly focused on decoration, while railway engineers handled the structural design.
A'dam Lookout
A’dam Lookout is an observation deck atop the A’dam Tower in Amsterdam North, offering panoramic views of the city, port, Dutch polder landscape, and UNESCO-listed canals. It features an interactive exhibition and free audio tour about Amsterdam’s history and culture.
IJ
The cruise passes the IJ, a body of water adjacent to Amsterdam’s city center.
NEMO Science Museum
NEMO Science Museum provides interactive displays where visitors can learn how science and technology affect daily life. It collaborates with scientific and educational institutions and holds a significant historical collection.
The Amstel
The boat cruises along the Amstel river, a central waterway in Amsterdam.
H'ART Museum
The cruise passes the H'ART Museum area.
Magere Brug
The tour includes views of the Magere Brug, known as the skinny bridge, which spans the Amstel river.
Drive-by
The route passes by the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam Hotel, located on the east bank of the Amstel river. The hotel has appeared on lists of top global hotels and is operated by InterContinental Hotels Group.
Heineken Experience
The Heineken Experience is a 1.5-hour self-guided tour covering the company’s history, brewing process, and sponsorships. Visitors learn about the beer’s four main ingredients and can enjoy a drink at the end.
Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum holds over 8,000 artworks from Dutch and European history, including pieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
Van Gogh Museum
The cruise passes by the Van Gogh Museum.
Moco Museum Amsterdam
The boat passes the Moco Museum, an art museum in Amsterdam.
Drive-by
Along the waterside near Max Euweplein, the Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam offers American dining and pop culture memorabilia, close to attractions such as Paradiso, Holland Casino, Rijksmuseum, and Van Gogh Museum.
Drive-by
The 75-minute cruise highlights Amsterdam’s historic canals and cityscape from the water.
75 min
Holland Casino Amsterdam Centrum
The Holland Casino Amsterdam Centre offers table games like American Roulette, Black Jack, Poker, and Punto Banco, along with slot machines, located in central Amsterdam.
Drive-by
The tour passes a waterside hotel on Leidseplein near Vondelpark and the museum district, with amenities including Café Americain and music programs in guest rooms.
Nieuwmarkt
The boat passes by Nieuwmarkt, a square in Amsterdam.
Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum
The cruise passes the National Maritime Museum, Het Scheepvaartmuseum.
Bloemenmarkt
The boat passes the Bloemenmarkt, a floating flower market.
9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes)
The cruise passes the Negen Straatjes, a shopping area known as the 9 Little Streets.
+ 2 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
Blue Boat Company, Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5 minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2 minute walk.
End point
Blue Boat Company, Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5 minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2 minute walk.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Amsterdam Family-Friendly 75-Minute Canal Cruise with Snackbox Option and Kids Audio Story
by Blue Boat Company
Choose from 7 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€25.10Overview
This 75-minute family-friendly canal cruise in Amsterdam takes passengers through the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring, also known as the Canal District, located in the city center. The boat travels along the four main canals - Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht - and continues toward the Amstel river, covering approximately 19 kilometers in total. Along the route, guests see 17th-century canal houses and a mix of architectural styles from various periods. The cruise passes by notable landmarks including Westerkerk church, Amsterdam Centraal station, the A’dam Lookout observation deck, NEMO Science Museum, Magere Brug (the Skinny Bridge), the Heineken Experience, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and others. An audio guide is available in 20 languages, providing historical facts, stories, and legends about the city. For children, a special “Kids Cruise” audio story is included with every child’s ticket, along with a free booklet and a goodie bag to keep young passengers engaged. Guests can opt to add a snackbox to their booking, which contains a selection of sweet and savory snacks and one drink. Alternatively, snacks and drinks can be purchased separately before boarding. The cruise offers a broad view of Amsterdam’s urban layout and architecture from the water. Wheelchair seats can be reserved by contacting the reservations department in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Amsterdam
Cruise along Amsterdam’s canals, which are part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering a broad view of the city’s historic center.
Drive-by
A canal cruise is recommended for first-time visitors to gain a good perspective of Amsterdam early in their trip.
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
The cruise travels through the Canal District (Grachtengordel) in Amsterdam’s Centrum district. This area features four main canals—the Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht—running parallel toward the Amstel river. The 17th-century canal houses display a range of architectural styles due to restorations over centuries.
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
The Canal District is a historic area with many buildings from the Dutch Golden Age, showing diverse facades from different periods of restoration and construction.
Westerkerk
The Westerkerk church, built between 1620 and 1631 in Renaissance style by Hendrick de Keyser and completed by his son Pieter, measures 58 meters long and 29 meters wide. Its basilica plan includes a high nave and two lower aisles forming two connected Greek crosses.
Centraal Station
Amsterdam Centraal station was designed by Pierre Cuypers, known for the Rijksmuseum. Cuypers mainly focused on decoration, while railway engineers handled the structural design.
A'dam Lookout
A’dam Lookout is an observation deck atop the A’dam Tower in Amsterdam North, offering panoramic views of the city, port, Dutch polder landscape, and UNESCO-listed canals. It features an interactive exhibition and free audio tour about Amsterdam’s history and culture.
IJ
The cruise passes the IJ, a body of water adjacent to Amsterdam’s city center.
NEMO Science Museum
NEMO Science Museum provides interactive displays where visitors can learn how science and technology affect daily life. It collaborates with scientific and educational institutions and holds a significant historical collection.
The Amstel
The boat cruises along the Amstel river, a central waterway in Amsterdam.
H'ART Museum
The cruise passes the H'ART Museum area.
Magere Brug
The tour includes views of the Magere Brug, known as the skinny bridge, which spans the Amstel river.
Drive-by
The route passes by the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam Hotel, located on the east bank of the Amstel river. The hotel has appeared on lists of top global hotels and is operated by InterContinental Hotels Group.
Heineken Experience
The Heineken Experience is a 1.5-hour self-guided tour covering the company’s history, brewing process, and sponsorships. Visitors learn about the beer’s four main ingredients and can enjoy a drink at the end.
Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum holds over 8,000 artworks from Dutch and European history, including pieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
Van Gogh Museum
The cruise passes by the Van Gogh Museum.
Moco Museum Amsterdam
The boat passes the Moco Museum, an art museum in Amsterdam.
Drive-by
Along the waterside near Max Euweplein, the Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam offers American dining and pop culture memorabilia, close to attractions such as Paradiso, Holland Casino, Rijksmuseum, and Van Gogh Museum.
Drive-by
The 75-minute cruise highlights Amsterdam’s historic canals and cityscape from the water.
75 min
Holland Casino Amsterdam Centrum
The Holland Casino Amsterdam Centre offers table games like American Roulette, Black Jack, Poker, and Punto Banco, along with slot machines, located in central Amsterdam.
Drive-by
The tour passes a waterside hotel on Leidseplein near Vondelpark and the museum district, with amenities including Café Americain and music programs in guest rooms.
Nieuwmarkt
The boat passes by Nieuwmarkt, a square in Amsterdam.
Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum
The cruise passes the National Maritime Museum, Het Scheepvaartmuseum.
Bloemenmarkt
The boat passes the Bloemenmarkt, a floating flower market.
9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes)
The cruise passes the Negen Straatjes, a shopping area known as the 9 Little Streets.
+ 2 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
Blue Boat Company, Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5 minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2 minute walk.
End point
Blue Boat Company, Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5 minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2 minute walk.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.